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Associate of Commercial Music

Salt Lake City, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Hands-on programme for careers in music production, Film scoring and advertising using professional software and studios.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Commercial Music to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses include lights and projection for music
Music industry practices. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Recording studios
Teaching and tutoring
Church music ministry
Professional music organizations
Entertainment industry
Self-publishing as a music artist
Singing and songwriting
Live sound technical work

Curriculum

Courses include lights and projection for music
Music industry practices
Performance ensembles
Contemporary music theory
Live sound
Sound stage recording
Music distribution and social media
And music for film. Internships with recording studios
Live sound companies
Production houses and film scoring teams are emphasised.

Entry requirements

Academic

Proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma
passport copy and proof of funds; no English test required for admission and no minimum GPA published (https://www.slcc.edu/iss/apply/apply-from-outside.aspx).

Accepted academic background

Official proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma (English translation may be required); copy of passport main page; proof of funds (official bank statement of at least 28,974 USD for 2026-2027, plus 2,000 USD first dependent and 1,000 USD each additional; sponsor needs a signed financial statement of support)

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,479 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	_
Faculty or school	Arts, Communication and Digital Media
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.